Silence vows aside, 18 senators on weekend talk show circuit

Posted: Saturday, January 16, 1999

By Associated Press

WASHINGTON -- Although the impeachment trial won't be in session Sunday, the public can catch nearly one-fifth of those standing in judgment of the president talking about it on the TV talk show circuit.

While required to remain silent inside the chamber ''on pain of imprisonment'' during the trial, at least 18 of the 100 senators were lined up for Sunday TV appearances as of Friday.

NBC's ''Meet the Press'' has the most, six, followed by ''Fox News Sunday'' with four.